Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom
United Kingdom: Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom, 1960–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in units per US$ of GDP.
Analysis
United Kingdom recorded 0 units per US$ of GDP for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in 2025. That is the lowest value across all 66 years on record.
The figure is down 7.7% on the previous year and down 26.4% over ten years.
Over the whole period, long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom peaked at 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960 and was at its lowest, 0 units per US$ of GDP, in 2025.
That places United Kingdom 183rd out of 188 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the bottom quarter.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP in United Kingdom, year by year
| Year | units per US$ of GDP | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | — |
| 1961 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.9% |
| 1962 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.4% |
| 1963 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 1964 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -8.4% |
| 1965 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 1966 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.4% |
| 1967 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.2% |
| 1968 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.8% |
| 1969 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
| 1970 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.0% |
| 1971 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.5% |
| 1972 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -11.2% |
| 1973 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.2% |
| 1974 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.1% |
| 1975 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.5% |
| 1976 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.5% |
| 1977 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -10.4% |
| 1978 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -20.7% |
| 1979 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -22.6% |
| 1980 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -21.5% |
| 1981 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1982 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.0% |
| 1983 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.2% |
| 1984 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +6.1% |
| 1985 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.6% |
| 1986 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.7% |
| 1987 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -19.3% |
| 1988 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -18.1% |
| 1989 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 1990 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 1991 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.3% |
| 1992 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -3.0% |
| 1993 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +11.2% |
| 1994 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.9% |
| 1995 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.4% |
| 1996 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.3% |
| 1997 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.1% |
| 1998 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -5.5% |
| 1999 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.8% |
| 2000 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +1.4% |
| 2001 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.9% |
| 2002 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.5% |
| 2003 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -13.1% |
| 2004 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -15.2% |
| 2005 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -4.8% |
| 2006 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.2% |
| 2007 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -12.4% |
| 2008 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.4% |
| 2009 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +21.2% |
| 2010 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.7% |
| 2011 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.7% |
| 2012 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -1.6% |
| 2013 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -2.8% |
| 2014 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -9.3% |
| 2015 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +4.7% |
| 2016 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +8.8% |
| 2017 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.3% |
| 2018 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -6.8% |
| 2019 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.7% |
| 2020 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +5.6% |
| 2021 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -14.7% |
| 2022 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | +0.4% |
| 2023 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.0% |
| 2024 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.4% |
| 2025 | 0 units per US$ of GDP | -7.7% |
United Kingdom compared with similar countries
- United Kingdom's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for high income countries, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 6% of the median. (68 countries reporting)
- United Kingdom's 0 units per US$ of GDP is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 0 units per US$ of GDP, 6% of the median. (50 countries reporting)
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1980s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 1990s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2000s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2010s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 10 |
| 2020s | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 0 units per US$ of GDP | 6 |
Countries ranked near United Kingdom
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- Population regions with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Urban and rural population 2050, annual growth rate 0.1389 % change on previous year (2050)
- Population long run with projections, annual growth rate -0.1791 % change on previous year (2100)
- Un population 2024 vs 2022, annual growth rate -0.0706 % change on previous year (2100)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 05 - Demographic estimates 71,685 Persons (2050)
- Africa's Development Dynamics (AfDD) Table 03 - Annual population 0.2666 Percent per annum (2030)
- Projected population under age 5, annual growth rate -0.169 % change on previous year (2100)
- Population growth rate -0.184 (2100)
- Population density 307.14 (2100)
- Projected population under age 5 3.21 million (2100)
Frequently asked questions
- What is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom?
- Long term urban population region, per unit of gdp in United Kingdom was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The highest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 1960.
- What is the lowest long term urban population region, per unit of gdp recorded in United Kingdom?
- The lowest recorded value was 0 units per US$ of GDP in 2025.
- How does United Kingdom rank for long term urban population region, per unit of gdp?
- United Kingdom ranks 183rd out of 188 countries with data for 2025.
- Is long term urban population region, per unit of gdp rising or falling in United Kingdom?
- Over the last ten years it is down 26.4%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this United Kingdom data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Long term urban population region, per unit of GDP. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.
Long term urban population region ÷ GDP (current US$)
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- Long term urban population region Our World in Data
- GDP Country official statistics, National Statistical Organizations and/or Central Banks
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About this data
Long term urban population region divided by GDP (current US$), matched on country and year. Neither publisher issues this ratio as a series; it is computed here from both.